Fowler needs help up front, Saban on Gators, more Florida-Alabama links
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | Football, Men's Swimming & Diving, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Gators have two more practices before they head to Tuscaloosa on Friday afternoon for Saturday's big showdown with No. 3-ranked Alabama on Saturday.
This one has that big-game feel to it, which always makes the week more fun. There's plenty being said and written about this one.
Here is a look at some of the latest headlines:
--Gators say their 3OT win over Kentucky was a good prep for Alabama game writes Antonya English of The Tampa Bay Times.
--Junior running back Matt Jones carried load in second half vs. Kentucky writes Morgan Moriarty of the Independent Florida Alligator.
--UF pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. can't do it alone writes Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel.
--Alabama determined to end turnover shortage on Saturday writes Andrew Gribble of AL.com.
--Alabama coach Nick Saban's thoughts on UF's offense, Will Muschamp, several more topics via Andrew Gribble of Al.com.
--Birmingham News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky writes that it's not too early to consider Alabama receiver Amari Cooper for the Heisman Trophy.
--ESPN.com blogger David Ching offers a first look at this week's SEC games, highlighted by Florida-Alabama.
--Gators QB Jeff Driskel a dual-threat vs. Bama and other notes from Robbie Andreu of The Gainesville Sun.
--Florida freshman DT Gerald Willis and Alabama DB Landon Collins are brothers writes Chase Goodbread of NFL.com.
--Converting third downs might be key for Gators in game at Alabama writes Richard Johnson of The Florida Times-Union.
